Google - Pixel Buds 2a

I got these with the Google store credit from my Pixel 10 Pro so I only paid 30 quid. I'm loving them. The sound quality is great imo, noise cancellation is ok not the best but does the job and I typically don't use it that much. Transparency is surprisingly good for the price. I wouldn't say it's airpod Pro level but it's very close. I typically use it to watch YouTube videos and listen to music (a wide variety) on the bus and I've been perfectly happy and not had to touch the EQ unlike my previous Sony WF-C500 which just sounded very flat without the EQ on. Only real gripe is I have to charge the case more often than the Sonys every 2 - 4 days rather than every 7 but the case also charges in just over an hour compared to 3 hours on the Sonys so it's not too bad

Yeah that sounds unusually bad. Mine I put on charge last night case on 27% buds on 85% L and 87% and when both earbuds on 100% case on 16%. With my usage I tend to have to charge the case around every 2 - 4 days. The buds 2a case definitely drains quickly though and I think it has something to do with the fact it's reporting it's charge percentage to the phone. Useful feature though so🤷🏽‍♂️

Dang I'm glad I got the 2a buds! Fit great and I haven't heard that sound changing issue, plus I only paid $30 after my store credit for buying the p10. Sorry to hear this!

Coming from the original buds A that I have had since they launched, I like the fit much better, the sound quality it much improved, ANC is great on budget buds. But.... the case battery for me has been terrible. I've made a few other posts about it and wondering if I got a defective case. The battery life on the buds 2a themselves seems good though. I've already started the return process and will purchase them again once that is complete to test. For example, and this is my experience so far and not speaking for anyone else, 2a case and buds would be at 100%. I used the buds for about 20 minutes of phone calls, and returned to the case. The buds were about 92% when I put them back in. After a little bit, I checked the case and it was down to 70%. It used 30% just to charge the buds 8% each. That just doesn't seem right to me. I tested my original buds A. Full charge for case and buds. Watched 2 hours of Youtube vids. Buds were around 65% when I put them back in the case. Checked back a while later and both buds were at 100% but the case only dropped to 92%. That's a huge difference compared to the new set.. Wildly different. I would estimate that using the buds 2A for a few weeks, that only using them for 2-3 hours and putting them back in the case drains the entire case battery. I'll try to update in a few weeks when I get the new set to see if the results are the same. Anyone else that has a different experience case battery wise, please let me know.

Had to return them. I wish they'd kept the extended wings from the original.

I got them recently coming from the original a series. They don't stay in nearly as well as the original design. The sound quality for music is actually worse IMO. Way too bassy with ANC on, way too quiet and tinny with ANC off. These are the first buds I've ever *had* to use the EQ for. I set it to balanced and adjusted the bass tones a bit because they overcompensate IMO. The touch sensitivity on the buds is insane. I wish there was a way to lower it without turning it off entirely. Went for a run during some light rain. My wet hair kept setting off the assistant and pausing the music. Never had this problem with the originals, even in heavy pouring rain. Honestly, the only improvements are ANC, battery life, and call quality. The buds cancelling out wind and stuff on my end is great. I would not get these for exercise or music.

Returned mine for the pro 2. No volume button.

I second this. They would not stay in my ears no matter what. Still rocking pixel buds A series og.

Sending mine back. The fit is terrible. I've tried everything and they just wiggle loose and effect the noise cancelling and increase the risk of falling out. For me the pixel buds 1a have been the best fitting earphones ever. If the fit had been good then I'd keep them but the noise cancelling is average, sound quality is average also. They are a good day to day pair but nothing outstanding for me.

Received my 2A's this morning and they are possibly the worst designed buds I've ever seen. They don't even stay in my ears when I'm sitting stationary. The top of the wing is so small it never even comes in contact with my ear in any location. The original A's were great and did a wonderful job staying secure in my ears after the twist. I've attached a picture to show just how much shorter they are. For anyone who struggles with buds not fitting securely, these may be the worst pair yet. They are smaller than even the Samsung FE's by a large margin. I'm just so annoyed that every ear bud maker is not selling as many sizes of ear buds as ring makers sell sizes of rings. One size simply does not fit all. Why don't more reviewer's harp on this? So let me ask. For others with large ears. What are you using right now? Is there anything that works well with Android (some beats fit well, but do awful with android) and is built solid (have seen some saying Anker, but lots of complaints of the wings not lasting long)? I've tried the Samsung FE's, but those are still too small for anything active (but will stay in if i'm only walking). Help much appreciated. https://preview.redd.it/hccfpzq7exuf1.jpg?width=1813&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81bbe1cf1368bdfa25e0a2e24405e56d1224dbce

A lot different. If you look at the picture, the 2A's are maybe even 2cm shorter. They are so short the wings don't even touch any portion of my ear no matter how i move them. From what I've read, the pro buds won't be better. Have seen others with large ears saying the only way they could use the 2 Pro were to get 3d Printed Wings for them. Bud makers need to stop selling "One size fits all" buds. Was just looking at the Sony LinkBuds fit, which lots of people with large ears use. but even there, what is the biggest complaint? It comes from people with small ears that they are too tight. Buds makers need to sell many more sizes, just like ring makers do.

Literally the wing tip of the 2a touches no part of my ear no matter how I move it. Even the original A I had to twist in, so I assume I'm doing it right. Just can't lock it anywhere if it is .2cm shorter. Curious if they work for you. I did not even pair it with anything to check the sound.

That’s one of the main reasons I bought these for my wife, yoga upside down and they stay in the ears